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Updated on: May 2026

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Delhivery Issues Fresh ESOPs to Retain Top Talent

May 5, 2026

Meesho Rewards Staff with Massive Equity Share Allotment

E-commerce unicorn Meesho has announced the allotment of ,, equity shares to its employees un...

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Apr 21, 2026

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Deloitte, Zoom Lead Shift as Companies Cut Employee Benefits

Major employers are beginning to scale back on once-generous workplace benefits, with Deloitte and Z...

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Apr 21, 2026

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HCLTech Leadership Queried Regarding Appraisal at Celebration

What began as a grand celebration of a half-century of innovation at HCLTech took an unexpected turn...

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Apr 17, 2026

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Air India to Issue 227 Million Performance-Linked Stock Options

In a significant move to align workforce incentives with its multi-year turnaround strategy, Air India has announced the rollout of a comprehensive Performance Stock Option Plan (PSOP 2026). This marks the first time the airline is introducing a large-scale, performance-linked equity reward system for its employees since its acquisition by the Tata Group. Air India Linking […]

Apr 17, 2026

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Why Salesforce is Skipping Hikes for Senior Staff

Salesforce has reportedly decided to withhold base salary increases for its most senior employees in 2026. This move follows a broader corporate pivot toward “operational excellence” and margin expansion. While the cloud software giant continues to dominate the CRM market, its leadership is prioritizing bottom-line profitability and AI-driven restructuring over traditional annual raises for high-level […]

Apr 15, 2026

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Nvidia India Payouts: 10,000 Employees Receive Bonus Stock

Nvidia, the world’s leading force in artificial intelligence computing, has extended a substantial wave of rewards to its Indian workforce. Leveraging its meteoric rise in market valuation, the company has rolled out the “Jensen Special Grant”—a one-time equity bonus named after CEO Jensen Huang—to the majority of its 10,000 employees based in India. Nvidia Stock-Heavy Payouts and the […]

Apr 15, 2026

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Visa Launches Performance Rewards for AI-Driven Productivity

In a pioneering move for the financial services sector, Visa Inc. has officially integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) utilization into its corporate reward structure. The payments giant has begun incentivizing internal teams who successfully leverage generative AI and machine learning to accelerate workflows and reduce operational cycles, signaling a shift from traditional labor metrics to “AI-augmented” […]

Apr 13, 2026

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TCS Salary Hike Trends: A Financial Year-wise View (FY22–FY26)

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has rolled out annual salary hike for employees across levels effective April 1, 2026, though the quantum of hikes has not yet been disclosed. This follows its previous increment cycle in September 2025, when most employees received salary increases in the range of 4.5% to 7%, as reported by PTI. TCS […]

Apr 13, 2026

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Chhattisgarh Employees to Receive Full Pay for Silent Retreats

In a progressive move aimed at enhancing mental well-being and administrative efficiency, the Government of Chhattisgarh has announced a new policy allowing its employees to take paid leave to attend Vipassana meditation retreats. The General Administration Department (GAD) issued the directive on April 7, 2026, marking a significant shift toward holistic employee welfare in the […]

Apr 11, 2026

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TCS Salary Hike 2026: Top Performers Set for Pay Raises

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has officially announced annual salary increments for all eligible employees across all grades, effective April 1, 2026. The announcement, made during the company’s Q4 FY26 earnings call on April 9, marks a return to its traditional appraisal cycle after several rounds of deferred hikes in the previous year. Double-Digit Rewards for […]

Apr 10, 2026

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OpenAI Floats “Public Wealth Fund” to Distribute Profits

OpenAI has unveiled a sweeping policy framework designed to navigate the socioeconomic disruptions of the “Intelligence Age.” In a series of provocative proposals, the AI giant suggests that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence necessitates a fundamental rewrite of the global social contract. The vision addresses the potential for mass labor displacement and concentrated wealth. […]

Apr 8, 2026

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Are You Getting a Raise? Salesforce Limits 2026 Salary Increases to Mid-Level Staff

Salesforce has joined a growing list of Big Tech firms overhauling their compensation models, confirming it will skip base salary hikes for senior staff this year. In an internal memo issued in late March 2026, the CRM leader announced that merit-based raises will be reserved exclusively for employees at the Senior Manager level (Grade 8) and […]

Mar 27, 2026

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Meta Launches Aggressive Retention Plan for Top Senior Leaders

Meta Platforms has introduced a high-stakes compensation overhaul for its senior leadership, offering stock options for the first time in the company’s history. According to SEC filings released on March 24, 2026, the move is a strategic “big bet” designed to retain top talent and incentivize explosive growth as the social media giant accelerates its […]

Mar 26, 2026

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Central Govt Employees Alert: 8th Pay Commission Arrears and Hike Projections for 2026

Central government employees and pensioners are looking at a substantial financial windfall as the 8th Pay Commission gains momentum. According to recent projections, the upcoming pay revision could lead to record-breaking salary increases, with retroactive arrear payouts estimated to reach as high as ₹15 lakh for senior-level officials. The “Fitment Factor” and Salary Projections The […]

Mar 24, 2026

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Flipkart Rolls Out 105% Bonus Payout for Employees for 2025

Flipkart has announced a 105% bonus payout for 2025, showing its focus on rewarding employees after a strong year and steady progress toward profit. It shows the company wants to keep employees motivated as it grows and faces strong competition. Performance-Linked Bonus Plan The company has set its Company Performance Multiplier (CPM) at 105%, based […]

Mar 21, 2026